Potassium quota?

katsiavac

Anyone reached their potassium quota set by MFP?? I can not get anywhere near the 3500mg set for me even with diet, a multivitamin and a quikstick.

lynn_glenmont

Since the data for entries in the MFP database largely comes from food labels, and food labels aren't required to include potassium (at least not in the U.S.), you're probably getting a lot more potassium than shows up in your MFP food diary.

AJ_G

lynn_glenmont wrote: »

Since the data for entries in the MFP database largely comes from food labels, and food labels aren't required to include potassium (at least not in the U.S.), you're probably getting a lot more potassium than shows up in your MFP food diary.

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coueswhitetail

I try hard to hit my potassium levels as it forces me to think about what veggies and how much I am eating. But as has been pointed out, many of the database entries do not have potassium info. When you are searching the database for a food that matches what you have eaten, try adding the word potassium to it and you can usually find an entry where someone has add the correct potassium to the food item. So, something like "white bean potassium" or "eggplant potassium" will pull up some items with potassium listed. I choose those, but still don't reach my potassium most days.

AmyRhubarb

You can usually find entries for items (look for the ones withOUT the asterisk) that have the potassium info included. It's in so many things - in addition to fruits and veggies, meats and dairy are good sources too. You're probably getting more than you think. As I've managed to find the correct entries with all the info, I often reach, or at least come pretty close to, my daily goal. Those entries usually have an option for different measurements, including grams, as well, which is nice if you're using a food scale.

feisty_bucket

My understanding is that the most important thing the ratio of sodium to potassium.
Anyways, "potassium supplements" are a joke - check the label. There's some FDA-directed reason for that but I'm not feeling evidency right now. Trust me.

The best way to supplement potassium is to prep your food with a mix of NuSalt (100% potassium) and Morton Lite Salt (50% potassium, 50% sodium).
The potassium by itself tastes metallic but the salt in there makes it a-ok.

katsiavac

Thanku thanku everyone for your help! I need to start incorporating a lot more leafy greens and lentils into my diet and get some special salt.
I am curious to see if I feel any different getting the perscribed amount of minerals. Can mineral deficiency be making it harder for me to drop fat off?
An experiment in progress.

sheldonklein

A blood test will tell you if you have low potassium. If not, don't worry about it.